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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-26-20, 06:21 PM
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Posted By MEMPHIS91
Unit is still running! No issues as of yet.

Unit is still running! No issues as of yet.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-15-18, 05:02 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Just checked the meter, the hours had run out...

Just checked the meter, the hours had run out past 9999, so I looked back at the last date of when I finished the unit. The unit continued to measure kWh.
3 years or 1100 days. And 2000 kWh comes...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-12-17, 08:33 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Here are the newest numbers. System been logging...

Here are the newest numbers. System been logging for 7198 hours, that is 2 hours shy of 300 days. In those 300 days the system has used 440 kwh of power.
So that is 1.5 kwh a day, at $.12 a kwh,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-22-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
142 hours, 8.31kwh = 1.4kwh a day. about .7 kwh...

142 hours, 8.31kwh = 1.4kwh a day. about .7 kwh less than the DX loop. Plus the water is set 5 degrees warmer.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-18-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Awesome pics. Thanks. So Now that I know what I...

Awesome pics. Thanks. So Now that I know what I have will work, I am going to build a dehumidifier for the house. I could use two of these bad boys for evap and condenser, OR I could go DX again and...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-15-16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
I can tell how much the water on the coils help....

I can tell how much the water on the coils help. I only used 1.2kwh of power today heating my water 4F HOTTER than the dx coil that was using 2.1kwh.

Parallel micro-channel coils.................
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-15-16, 06:24 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Info: This trane coil HOLDS water, so most of the...

Info: This trane coil HOLDS water, so most of the water doesn't run off til AFTER the unit shuts off. I already have a timer to let it run doing the hottest time of the day (noon-7).
Question:...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-14-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Well I finished up today. I don't have much data...

Well I finished up today. I don't have much data to post yet. And since i can only take outside tank temp the data will not look the same. What i can say is with an outside bottom of tank temp of 95F...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-14-16, 12:31 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Thanks Jeff, yeah I thought about that. I can...

Thanks Jeff, yeah I thought about that. I can even cycle the fan on and off if I need to. But either way cold air will be made. I got the rest brazed this morning. And pulled a DWP vac, gonna fire...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-13-16, 10:05 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Alrighty, finally found time to start work on the...

Alrighty, finally found time to start work on the long awaited update to the already amazing water heater. First round of business, prove WHY this was "needed". :D:D:D
This update will do the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-07-16, 08:53 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
7632 hr = 318 days Used 665 kwh of power. 2.1...

7632 hr = 318 days
Used 665 kwh of power. 2.1 kwh a day = 21 cents a day.
I haven't even check pressures since I built it.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-13-16, 02:22 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Update! No problems at all! 5299 hrs running...

Update!
No problems at all!
5299 hrs running = 221 days
475 kwh = 2.15 kwh per day = less than 25 cents a day!!!

I will be adding the txv soon I believe.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-12-15, 07:17 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Superlen, Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I...

Superlen, Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I think double wall is going to hurt your heat transfer.
There is zero worry with the single walled pipe. 1/4" is some pretty tough stuff, and copper has...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-30-15, 06:31 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
I'm pretty sure that mixture of MAPP is no longer...

I'm pretty sure that mixture of MAPP is no longer made. What I'm reading says that now it is some propane/butane and high percentage of propelyne. I read that when I started using it, but I could be...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-26-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
UPDATE: 234kwh used in 2635 hours (110 days) ...

UPDATE:
234kwh used in 2635 hours (110 days)
That is 2.12 kwh per day. My power company just went to the peak hour and % system..... So as of right now I have NO IDEA what my power cost....
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-08-15, 07:30 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Awesome info on the DC compressors, wish they...

Awesome info on the DC compressors, wish they made one in the 3,000-7,000 btu range. A VFD could be used if it is in fact 3 phase.

UPDATE ON THE WATER HEATER 194 kwh used in 2135 hours
Math on...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-01-15, 12:06 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
AC yes I do remember reading over that, very good...

AC yes I do remember reading over that, very good info thank you. I am working on a large gas powered drill to reach 250 feet 4 inch well for my main water in the house. But I'll post a thread on...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-01-15, 05:25 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Yes it is pretty amazing for how simple it is....

Yes it is pretty amazing for how simple it is. Though it does all depend on your soil. The higher the clay content the harder it is to bore, but the more stable you're hole is. The more sand you have...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-31-15, 04:16 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Sure can Fionn, Yes you are just turning the...

Sure can Fionn,
Yes you are just turning the pvc pipe by hand. It will make you sleep very well at night from exhaustion. No swivel at the top.
Think of it more as a hammer. The bit you have on...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-21-15, 08:51 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
I 100% agree with you, it is best for what I have...

I 100% agree with you, it is best for what I have right now. I should have been more clear, when most people say off grid it is some distant dream of no power bills. For me it is a realistic way to...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-21-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Yes that is the best route, but I'm not wanting...

Yes that is the best route, but I'm not wanting to use the grid at all, I know it's more expensive, but we are crossing stuff of our list slowly but surely to be able to completely cut all ties with...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-21-15, 06:53 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Ron, thank you, I hope your system fires very...

Ron, thank you, I hope your system fires very well.

I forgot to post the 2 month data, so far from start to 2 months it used 144 kwh.

Next step/ idea, I really love this DX system, but going...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-08-15, 11:17 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Thanks guy! I'm very glad its still working. ...

Thanks guy! I'm very glad its still working.
Ac, Thanks man! Glad I was as helpful as I intended.
Thanks to all who help by taking the time to write long replies to get me on the right track!
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-06-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
UPDATE: The inlaws came to stay the past few...

UPDATE:
The inlaws came to stay the past few days. Here are the numbers.
3.5 days
5 extra people + me and wife = 7 people
6 loads of laundry with wash on the warm water setting
4 dish washer...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-12-15, 01:12 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 135,940
Posted By MEMPHIS91
Welcome to the forums redmohawk. I hope the info...

Welcome to the forums redmohawk. I hope the info here is useful in getting started. The people here are very helpful. Do you know what type of compressor you intend to use? How are your soil...
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